...opinions, and media. In this essay I will discuss the pros and cons of social media during a tragic event, I will be discussing social medias involvement in the Boston Marathon Bombing and the dangers that come along with using social media in an emergency situation, I will also discuss which argument I think has a stronger case. The evolution of social...
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...Terrorist attacks are very dangerous and terrifying in the lives of people. The Boston Marathon Bombing is marked as the deadliest terrorist attack since September 11, 2001 in the United States (Rose). It not only affected individual lives, but also the city. The city had to rebuild and come together for the victims. The Boston Marathon bombing caused many deaths and injuries, changes in everyday life for many civilians, had a major effect on the city and people and a great time of healing. This day changed the lives of not only those that were signed up to run the race, but those that were watching along the route and on television. On April 15, 2013 at 2:49 p.m. two explosions occurred (Genck 3). The first explosion occurred on 671 Boylston Street, which killed Krystle Campbell (Genck 3). The second explosion occurred on 755 Boylston Street, which killed Lu Lingzi and Martin Richard (Genck 3). The explosives were placed near metal barriers which caused more injuries (Genck 3). Many people’s lives were forever changed from these explosions. A massive manhunt ensued and was simply brought to a peak when one of the perpetrators carjacked a citizen who was later able to escape and notify the police. On April 18, 2013 near midnight one of the bombers carjacked an...
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...2013 was a year that changed how event security and fear of crowds for the world. On Monday, April 15, two men placed bombs on the finish line of the Boston Marathon and detonated them remotely as runners were crossing the line. This was an event with very little security, and any spectators could freely go up to the start and finish lines without any sort of bag check. The course was not checked for explosives, showing that this event shed a light on how easy it was for terrorists to attack at organized gatherings. The Boston Marathon bombing will remain a prime factor of paranoia about terrorist attacks. Because of the attack, security at similar events was greatly increased. Society grew more scared that another attack would occur, and took measures to prevent further incidents. Two years later at the Boston Marathon, in 2015, organizers say “Spectators approaching viewing areas along the course may pass through security checkpoints and public safety officials may ask to inspect bags and other items being carried. In addition, the State Police Air Wing will conduct aerial surveillance of the race and spectators (www.patch.com/massa...
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...bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013, former President Barack Obama stressed the event as an act of terrorism on America (Boston Marathon Terror Attack Fast Facts). The Boston Marathon bombing has played a significant role in reshaping the American views on terrorism. This attack killed three spectators, injured over 260 people, and caused an uprising of several controversies in the United States (History.com Staff). The American views on immigration, gun control, and police actions have been influenced by these bombings. The attack brought up on by the Tsarnaev brothers caused a shift in perspective on immigration. Since the two bombers were recent immigrants, many Republican legislators insisted on...
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...to Homeland Security 3/11/2024. The Boston Marathon Bombing Joshua Gonzalez Valencia College The United States Homeland Security Department (DHS) is one of fifteen departments in our government that all aim to improve this nation in one way or another. This country is constantly trying to improve upon itself for the wellbeing of the people, but there will always be challenges that arise, and moments that occur that truly test us and from that, we really find out who we are. The Boston Marathon bombing was an historic event that shocked our nation and changed homeland security forever. History on the Race and the Bombing The Boston Marathon is a popular event that has taken place for many years in the U.S. typically on Patriots Day, and is an intense race spanning just about 25...
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...Why would someone come to a worldwide marathon and bomb it? This is what the hundreds of families and victims minds just could not understand. On April 15, 2013 a man named Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev bombed the Boston Marathon, killing or injuring hundreds of people who required rescue from many others. On April 15,2013 in Hopkinton, Boston and finishing on Boylston street in downtown Boston two bombs went off. A man named Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev bombed this world-wide marathon.This was a terrorist attack. While many people were crossing the finish line he set the first bomb off at 2:49 then the next one seconds later. During this time there were many police officers, observers, and hundreds of runners. This is was also something everyone felt inspired by to run, then the bombing made many people think twice. By the finish line the men planted two bombs in the garbage bins right by the end of the finish line ( Boston Marathon Bombing ). It is said that what he did was because of his childhood, he had a rough and violent childhood (Brown)....
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...Boston Marathon Bombing Imagine training for a year straight for a huge marathon. You are running in the marathon, nearing the finish line, and “BOOM” you hear a huge deafening sound along with the crying wanes of men, women, and children. This is what thousands of spectators and runners witnessed when 2 bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston marathon. During this event later known as the Boston Marathon Bombing. There were 2 brothers involved who killed 3, injured 246, and caused chaos throughout all of Boston. On April 15, 2013, the 117th Boston marathon race started. At 2:49 with still 5,600 runners left to finish two bombs were placed and detonated second apart near the finish line of the race. The marathon took place on Boylsten Street, and the bombs went off near the end of street. A shootout also killed took place killing a campus officer (Boston Marathon Bombing)....
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...Everyone thought that the 2013 Boston Marathon would be a regular day; they were wrong. It was the afternoon of April 15th, family and friends were cheering as runners crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Behind the scenes, two people were planning to make a decision that would change the lives of many people. Those two people placed pressure cooker bombs near the finish line. The two bombs exploded 12 seconds apart and injured many people. The Boston Marathon Bombing was an act of terrorism that changed many lives and will be remembered forever. The bombers of the Boston Marathon were cruel people who got exactly what they deserved. The bombers were brothers, and their names were...
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...events to do this project on, I came across the Boston Marathon Bombing Attacks. I found this event fairly more interesting than the others because it was a more recent event and it changed the United States’ point of view on punishment and safety. The two terrible men who created this mess were two Muslims. The brothers who went by the “Bomb Brothers” struck one of the United States’ biggest traditions with a boom. The bright, happy, and exciting day in Boston turned downhill fast. As the runners took their final turn toward the finish line and the audience cheered, a loud boom silenced the happiness and cranked up the fear. Blood and Terror rose as the smoke did. But as everyone thought it was an...
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...The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon held on the anniversary of the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord that kicked off the American Revolutionary War, also known as Patriots’ Day. The 117th running of the race was held on April 15th, 2013 with nearly 23,000 participants. Many of us remember this race as a very tragic event in our history where 2 bombs went off near the finish line of the race wounding 260 people and killing 3 spectators (http://www.history.com/topics/boston-marathon-bombings). I chose this event in our recent history because it is one that is significant for a variety of reasons. The Boston Marathon is an event that is quite patriotic, being held on a holiday and in a very historic part of our country....
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...SOC 100 June 5, 2013 Efua Akoma Defiance and its Consequences The Boston Marathon Bombing At 2:49pm on April 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts it was as if the first plane had hit the first tower all over again. 9/11/2001 is a date that will forever stick out in the minds of Americans; it is the date that changed my concept of freedom. We no longer live in a safe world there are evils all around us waiting for their chance to pounce. “The war is here now. It’s in our neighborhoods, and in our streets. We have to be united; because (the terrorist) are united in attacking us” (Halres, P. 2013). Terrorism is the most defiant behavior I can describe. Terrorists are bullies on a grander scale; they promote hatred against anyone who is not like them. The victims come from all age and societal groups. Bullying affects us all whether we are the intended victims or innocent bystanders like those of the Boston Marathon Bombing. What goes through someone’s brain that makes them think it is okay to cause harm and danger to another being? How can they turn off their emotions to justify what is wrong to be right? Just like the unsuspecting victims of the Columbine High School Massacre in 1999 and those of the Colorado Theater Massacre in 2012 there are evil people whom do not care about the well-being of others and wish to do great harm. The actions of the two men (Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev) who decided to set bombs off on innocent victims have their own supporters...
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...In the article, “Boston Bombing Suspect’s Body in Limbo” published on May 6, 2013, authors Laura Petrecca and Michael Winter addressed that Boston’s bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was rejected by several funeral homes, therefore the government does not know what to do with the body. The authors also explain how dishonourable killers are usually buried in unmarked graves or cremated, however, since the suspect was Muslim, cremation was not an option. This article seems to be intended to those who wanted to know more about Tsarnaev at the time, since this article was taken from “USAToday” the intended audience can also be those who have an interest in news. Although Tsarnaev’s body was rejected by most funeral homes, funeral director of...
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...It was a beautiful 55-degree April day. It was a little bit cloudy, but the lack of a breeze made it feel like it was hotter than it actually was. Allison and Katie were on their way to watch the 2013 Boston Marathon. The two had gone to every one for the last six years. They watched in the same place every year; on Boylston Street in front of the public library. The girls left Allison’s Brockton home at 2 am. The race didn’t start till 9:17 am, but if they wanted to get to “their spot” they had to leave that early. The girls were wearing their usual Marathon Monday gear. Allison had on a Dustin Pedroia Red Sox shirt, a Boston Red Sox hat, and a pair of jeans. Katie wore her 2001 Boston Marathon shirt that her Mon gave her after she completed...
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...The first marathon was run at the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. (“Marathon History”) For seventy years, running a marathon was strictly a men-only activity. That was until the 1967 Boston Marathon, when the name K.V. Switzer showed up on a marathon registration. (“Kathrine Switzer Biography”) Little did the race officials know, K.V. Switzer was actually Katherine Virginia Switzer. In the pictures shown of the race that day, it is evident that Switzer was attacked by race officials for her heroic act for women in sports. Even though a grey sweat suit is not particularly the most noble and valiant look, seeing Switzer open a new window for women’s running is courageous enough to be considered a hero for any runner to this day. Although these photos are not posed, clear acts of heroism can be depicted. In the chosen pictures, Switzer is running in the 1967 Boston Marathon. Race official Jock Semple, pictured in black, is seen chasing after Switzer. Switzer claimed Semple yelled, “Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers.” Switzer’s boyfriend, Tom Miler, then shoved Semple aside, letting Switzer continue on. When asked why she didn’t drop out, Switzer states, “I knew if I did that no one would...
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...What do you think were the two most important reasons that American colonists began to revolt against British colonial rule? Also, on what basis would American colonists begin to justify national independence from Great Britain? The main reason behind the revolution is French and Indian war. After the war, Britain taxed the colonists for the cost of the war. Colonists had been taxed before, but the taxes had been for the purposes of regulation and not for revenue. British increased the rules and regulation of the American colonies. They wanted the colonists to obey their laws that were meant to help British economy. The colonists were used to live more freely. Secondly, The British started to tax the colonists more to get more money without consulting them. The colonists are not ready for this. The revolution came about simply as the colonies had started to deny colonial rules meant for them. As the colonies become more big and prosperous, there is no need to follow the British rules. American opposes the stamp act passed by British in parliament, to raise the revenue for the British army. “No taxation without representation” is the main slogan of American colonists. Most colonists boycott the British goods and some of them attacks the customhouses and tax collector’s homes. In March 1776, stamp act repealed with the help of parliament voting but it happen after a long protest. The British rule was followed by most of the colonists until the acceptance of Tea act, 1973. The...
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